Okay.. since today is my only day off I've been completely lazy AF... anyway, I went through and snagged a few screenshots from the video so we can further discuss this overhaul...
Here's the full aerial shot of the land. If you expected them to give the land a new layout, then you don't understand how difficult it'd be. At least they can do it in phases with construction walls & limited closures (outside if their current short staffing)
The first thing I noticed (besides the white color scheme for the buildings) was the lack of "fiesta" string lights over this area. If you've been to Knott's in the evening, you'll know this land is one of the darkest in the park. It severely lacks nighttime lighting. Even if they might seen cliche/cheesy, I'd hope the string lights return. Also notice all the plants/flowers added (hopefully they don't attract bees)
I was told the stage was expanding. Their PR stated an expanded stage. But this concept rendering shows the stage completely gone with a fancy new double staircase. Also the removal of those horrible bench seats.
The former Papa Loca Fries, now a bar.. that big square pathway isn't realistic, it's missing the 3hr queue for beer/cocktails
This is definitely an upgrade as far as theming & cohesion goes. Love the addition of the Mexican Fiesta flag banners above the pathway, however it'd be great if lighting was included. It's a Fiesta, make it lit!
This is definitely an interesting area change & full of color! Very unexpected. Although keeping a food location BETWEEN a spinning ride & swinging ride is certainly a choice
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Anyone notice even the fountain in this plaza got a makeover for the retheme. Speaking of things rethemed, can we talk about that gorgeous repaint of La Revolucion!? ....I'll say it again, but lighting. Lighting. LIGHTING! Outside of the Wave Swinger, Sol Spin & Merry-Go-Round, the rides severely lack nighttime lighting packages. So it'd be nice to see this, Hat Dance & Dragon Swing get a nighttime enhancement.
Okay now for this last area. First I'm curious to see if Sol Spin is going to get a reskin to match the concept video rendering. It is cool that it'd match Jaguar temple, BUT I'd hate to lose the bright color scheme even if it makes it cohesive.
Next up, if you look at the "loop" Jaguar does infront of the temple ride entrance you'll notice that beneath it, the "fountain/ruins" are completely removed. Again, this is just a concept video & things might end up differently. However, there is now a "river" with a bridge instead.
Speaking of this new "river"/bridge area, I mentioned a while back that I heard a rumor of the midway games being removed from the land. If you look at this aerial view, you'll see that the games are nowhere to be found.
Lastly, we have Jaguar temple... there is "mist/fog" coming from the top of the pyramid where the coaster passes by. Could this be a tease/hint that Jaguar will get a minimal effects upgrade? Obviously the return of fire would be on the top of the list, but fog & lighting can be just as cool!
Top image- video screenshot
Bottom image- concept art
Look carefully at the queue entrance & then to the right. That's some Six Flags level of queue right there. Very disappointing to see a fancy new entrance & then an outdoor queue of doom with zero shade, despite their PR hyping it up as something well themed.